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Vanessa Hudgens Biography

Birth Name:Vanessa Anne Hudgens

Birth Place:Salinas, California, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Her debut album "V" was certified gold by the RIAA in 2007
  • Ranked #20 in the Forbes list of "High Earners Under 30" in 2008
  • Was honored at the 2012 Variety Power of Youth Awards for her work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation
  • Got her start in acting in local theatre productions of musicals, such as "Evita" and "Carousel․"
  • Quote: "[On her acting] "I'm such a kid at heart and when I get to be a kid, that's when I'm happiest, and I think that's when I get to shine the brightest․""
  • Originated the role of Gigi in the 2015 Broadway production "Gigi․"
  • Well known for her role in the Disney movie franchise "High School Musical․"

Awards

  • 2006Imagen Award-Best Actress - Television: nominated
  • 2006Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Breakout Star: nominated
  • 2006Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Chemistry: winner
  • 2007Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actress: nominated
  • 2009Blimp Award-Favorite Movie Actress: winner
  • 2009MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: nominated
  • 2009MTV Movie Award-Breakthrough Performance Female: nominated
  • 2009Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Music/Dance: nominated
  • 2009Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Liplock: nominated
  • 2011Golden Schmoes-Best T&A of the Year: nominated
  • 2011Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Liplock: nominated
  • 2012Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy: nominated
  • 2013EDA Special Mention Award-Actress Most in Need of a New Agent: nominated
  • 2013Blimp Award-Favorite Movie Actress: nominated
  • 2014Pioneering Spirit Award-Pioneering Spirit Rising Star: winner
  • 2014MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: nominated
  • 2020People's Choice Award-Favorite Female Movie Star: nominated
  • 2020People's Choice Award-Favorite Action Movie Star: nominated
  • 2021Kids' Choice Award-Favorite Movie Actress: nominated
  • 2022MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Musical Moment: nominated